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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.56, 15,322.66 and 7,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.56, 15,322.66 and 7,485.06 is: 11,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.56 : 15,322.66 = 7,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.56/15,322.66 = 7,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.56x = 15,322.66 × 7,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.56x = 114,691,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,691,029.46/10,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.57

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